It's coming, "lizabeth.....
Well, tomorrow's the big day. Fred IS on Leno. Lemme guess.....
Newsweek's profile is a good read for background. Find it here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20546334/site/newsweek/
My very quick thoughts.
I'd be hard-pressed to snuggle the Butter Princess. And I like butter. (Land-o-Lakes. Salted, thank you.) Look, it's a lot to schmooze. I'm not comfortable with it, and apparently Fred's not either. I want him to be a president. And I bet the Butter Princess would agree.
Fred's lazy. Yawn. He's NOT lazy, dammit! He's not as insanely egocentric as the rest of the people in the pool. From Newsweek, "But in his long, meandering career—as a young Tennessee prosecutor who won 14 of 15 bank-robbery cases, a twice-elected senator and Washington lobbyist and an accidental actor who stars in one of the most popular shows on television—Thompson has never lost a job, or a campaign, because of a lack of effort. "If I had to pick one thing that qualifies him to be president," says (Howard) Baker, "it's this: he approaches things calmly, deliberately—and he doesn't shoot from the hip." Yup. I hate those qualifications. Get it? Because he did this, he's lazy. Hard work equals lazy. I'm soooooo confused.
I never had a friend named Chunky Moore, but I wish I did. How cool is that? Chunky.
A man that insists on marrying his pregnant girlfriend at age 17 is... a man. It shows character and responsibility. I wish there was more of this,especially when I see some entertainers touting responsibility, but ignoring their offspring. Good for Fred, and good for Sarah's parents for relenting. And even in divorce, they're adults.
Fred built pews. A man that works with his hands, usually develops a good mind. It's patience, and attention to detail. And a oneness with something more important. I believe we call that faith, or God.
Fred graduates near the top of his class. With a scholarship. From law school As a father. Who worked odd jobs to support his family. (Here's the tipping point for politicos. Most people would appreciate the sacrifice. Partisan Democrats would never admire this. They're not sure why, but they know to appreciate this would empower Fred, and hence a Republican, and that would be...bad.)
As a Republican, Fred worked for the Republicans, when asked. Egads!.
Fred asked the question that everyone knew. "Were there recording devices..." He had the forum, and asked it. If he didn't, he'd be a partisan hack. That escapes the opposition, who want to vilify him for no other reason that he's a Republican.
Fred served in private practice, and then as a lobbyist. Sometimes lobbyist represent people with whom fifty percent of the population disagree. That's why people hire lobbyists; that is, to convince the other half of the population of the meritorious nature of their argument. It may work, it may not. Aristede? Probably not so much. Insurance and asbestos? Maybe.
More lobbying. Yawn. Fred's elected. Fred smokes a cigar from Bill Clinton.
Fred gets campaign finance abuse reform. Fred gets to look at Bill. Fred says Dems and Repubs are equally not so good on financing. Republicans (well not really, it was Trent Lott) get steamed. Fred earns the enmity of the powerful. (Well not really, it was Trent Lott.)
Fred's daughter dies prematurely. Fred is tired, and mortal, and doesn't run for re-election. This indicates to the liberal press, that Fred is a slacker. Obviously, Fred uses this to political advantage, and decides not to run, because he's an opportunistic Republican. You know, just like when he respected family and got married at seventeen. Because a lifetime of commitment to family can be so harmful to the national image, and it shows a lack of diversity, or something.
Acting takes hold. Release for the Fred psyche? I hope so.
Fred's image is solidified by portraying the hard hitting DA Arthur Branch in "Law and Order." It's not a stretch. He's been an Assistant US Attorney. Close, but not the same. However, he exudes authority as the NYDA. Television audience? They love it. (Caveat....been there, done that; got the t-shirt...and still wear 'em with pride! Actually, it's DANY. And for all the naysayers, Law and Order is spot on. He is the persona of a DA, and a DA that the average Joe expects from a DA. Ya got an issue? Post a comment.)
Fred marries a younger woman. Jealous libs cry foul. People attack the wife, saying she can't have a normal thought because she is attractive. This passes as discourse.
Fred may be a cool President because he's acted as one before, but if we're smart, we won't elect him.
End of article.
Conclusion?
Reagan was an actor, and Bush pretends to be President, so this is what's next. Fred's an actor who'll do us harm. "it's much harder to play commander when you don't have a script." Get it? It's all a game. It's acting. Fred could never compete with the other candidates. Athlete, family man, prosecutor, senator, lobbyist, father. He can't hold a candle to those normal people. You know, those normal people. Those everyday Joe's... Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, etc. They understand. They've been there. Really? Show it to me.
Is there a one among them that's lived the life of Fred?
You know the answer.
Fred enters tomorrow. Let's pay attention from here on out.
Thanks for the ear.
